The 'scientists' may even need to help the town folk innocently caught up in this terrible outbreak, or compete with rival teams of participants known as rebel 'insurgents', which really adds to the thrill.

The game is brought to life by a team of actors, make-up artists and technicians in a self-contained warehouse, which recreates the sights, sounds and smells of an urban theatre of war.

The roleplay game will launch on March 11 at the Pilgrims Academy (Image: The Nakarian Contagion)

What has been said about the thrilling game?

“The immersion started from the moment we entered the building.

"A lot of thought and care had gone into the full experience – there was even a little extra bit right at the very end after we’d handed the guns back in.

"It was incredibly immersive, to be hiding behind a real car in the middle of the set."

“Our primary objectives were to protect our fixer, a member of the cast who serves as our local guide, and seek and extract any evidence which could uncover what happened within the capital.

“What makes this experience so unique is that we were briefed at the beginning that we may encounter political insurgents who may take hostile action against us should they come in contact, but we are not told what they look like.

"We soon discover the insurgents are in fact guests that entered shortly after us-an inspired way to not just solve a problem that could break immersion, but to use it to strengthen the experience.

“The fixer character was fantastic in keeping the story flowing, as well as additional help from the incredible setting, making us feel that we really were in a war torn country.

"You can't help but be immersed in the atmosphere the cast provide. We cannot wait to return.”